U.S. Air Force
Next Generation Armament Test
June 03 by IDGA EditorA Former USAF Armament Maintainer’s Perspective on next generation test solutions
Building the 6th Generation Fighter: FY21 Budget Highlights
April 08 by Elizabeth MixsonAn inside look into the key investment areas and programs that are paving the way towards a 6th generation fighter.
China Seeks to Boost its Psychological Warfare Capabilities
August 21 by Mike O'BrienChina’s recent unveiling of its new Gaoxin-7 aircraft demonstrates its belief in the power of psychological warfare, many analysts believe. The primary mission of the PSYOP (Psychological Op...
Boeing Reaches 250,000-Kit Milestone for JDAM Weapon Program
August 20 by IDGA EditorBoeing on Tuesday marked its recent production of the 250,000th Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) guidance kit, a major milestone for a program that, since 1998, has reliably and affordably conver...
Budget Cuts Force the Closure of USAF’s Space Surveillance System
August 15 by Mike O'BrienThe Air Force Space Command is responding to fiscal constraints caused by sequestration by shutting down the Air Force Space Surveillance System. The 21st Space Wing has been told to prepare to di...
U.S. Air Force Nuclear Missile Unit Fails Safety Test after ‘Tactical-Level Errors’
August 14 by Mike O'BrienA U.S. Air Force unit stationed at a remote nuclear missile installation in Montana failed a safety test this week. A senior Air Force commander admitted the 341st Missile Wing at Malmstrom Air Fo...
U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force Intercept Cruise Missile for First Time with JLENS-Guided AMRAAM
August 08 by IDGA EditorThe U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force intercepted for the first time an anti-ship cruise missile surrogate at the Utah Test and Training Range, using Raytheon Company's Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air...
Americans Urged to Leave Yemen as U.S. Military Evacuates Embassy Staff
August 06 by Mike O'BrienThe State Department on Tuesday ordered most embassy staff out of Yemen and urged all U.S. citizens there to leave the country. In the wake of the al Qaeda threat that led to the closure of 19 Ame...
BAE Wins $534 Million Contract to Sustain U.S. Ballistic Missiles
August 02 by IDGA EditorThe U.S. Air Force has awarded BAE Systems an eight-year, $534 million contract to maintain the readiness of the nation’s intercontinental ballistic missiles. The company will provide system...
Obama Nominates Deborah Lee James to Become Air Force Secretary
August 02 by Mike O'BrienPresident Barack Obama has announced that Deborah Lee James is his choice to become the next Secretary of the Air Force. In a White House news release, Mr. Obama said: "Deborah’s strong rec...
Lockheed Martin Completes Long-Range Surveillance Radar Demo
July 30 by IDGA EditorLockheed Martin successfully operated its full-scale prototype long-range air surveillance radar during a recent capability demonstration to the U.S. Air Force. The Three-Dimensional Expeditionary...
Probe Launched after Section of Air Force C-17 Falls into Couple’s Backyard
July 26 by Mike O'BrienAn investigation has been launched after a piece of the exterior of an Air Force C-17 fell off the plane and landed in a couple’s backyard. No one was hurt in the incident but Melissa Gutier...